Thanks for joining us! This is a huge topic so this is the 'tip of the iceberg' for now, lol. Check out our description for additional blog posts and the ham study website for more information! Happy Friday!
i have a question about your trucks. would you use the diesel brother tires. and also i have another question. where is the jeep haven't seen that in a while? and are you guys planning on getting to get another rig?
Radio is so important on multi-vehicle trips. I keep FRS/GMRS handhelds, and run HAM and GMRS mobile units. I've often handed out radios for the day or for the trip. KT4RJN / WRAB706
I picked up a pair of Motorola FRS and they work great for the distance we need. GMRS or Ham will be our next step. We need more of Clay & gang from Expedition Overland!
I love the Garmin InReach! Last year I went out scouting for camping spots near a reservoir the night before the rest of my group came up. The spots we originally planned to occupy were taken and I was able to use the Iridium satellite system (because there was NO cell service there in the mountains) and I was able to coordinate with my group via text and send them coordinates of the camp site I picked. I definitely am going to look into the Iridium Go system though so I could actually make voice calls if I need to. Often with the Garmin InReach, satellite texting is very slow which can make communication a bit difficult or even frustrating. Thanks for telling us about new communications systems so we can all stay well connected and safe!
KANJ5964 from the old days of CB radio when you had to get a license for them. As a paramedic I definitely understand what you are talking about with coms and the need for good coms.
Awesome vid! You mentioned you ran a 'robust version of the GMRS handhelds when you went into alaska that race teams use' that you didn't have handy. What were you referring to? I'm interested as I am looking to set up comms between 3 race trucks and a support crew. Thanks!
2 meter out put based on the radio. My Yeasu is 65w and my next radio will be 80w. But yes. Nothing beats the amateur radio. Even better, you can build your own repeater on your vehicle. Longer distance? 10,20,40 or 80 meter.
Some of the FMRS Radios also have GMRS frequencies built into them. You need a FCC license to use GMRS frequencies as well as Ham Frequencies. If you mentioned needing a license for GMRS my apologies. Ham radio also has ARPS which would be good for Overlanding comm's. You could also use the Digital Voice communications, DMR, DStar, Fusion, P25. Ham radio really does open up a world of communication possibilities. N4BSH/WRBT512
Loving your videos. It's a family show for us now 🙂👍. Curious what you think is the ideal tire size for overlanding a Jeep Gladiator. We will be off road much of the time but also have long on road journeys in-between. Similar to what you, EFRT, and TSTN does. Thanks for the great entertainment.
Great little vid Clay. I'll be sharing this among numerous off-road groups who are constantly bickering over comms preferences. Have you used ( or considered) the Zoleo? It was recently pitched to me but I haven't looked into it and how it compares to the Garmin InReach or Iridium Go yet. Interested in your thoughts there. Lastly, it will be interesting to follow your Baja adventure. Our crew is down there a couple of times a year for shoots and I try to join as often as I can. I love it down there!
i like your trucks and builds. what is your fav build you have made so far. mine is the gladiator or the Tacoma. i would have to say you guys do a great job with your trucks and you do a good job with high quality videos when you do overloading vids.
Thank you very much! We all have different favorites but mine would be either the X3 Tacoma, Odin the Gladiator, and/or Samon the 200 series. So hard to choose!
@expeditionoverland Does the iridium go still require a subscription plan like the inreach or spot devices? And can everyone in the convoy use 1 iridium go unit or does everyone need their own?
We constantly check the weather on the in-reach devices, many of them will alert you, and do our research before we leave. We are constantly keeping an eye on clouds and weather systems as well.
I have all these except the Iridium go..You need to go over this device in more detail, I am definitely getting this one. Tired of the expensive Iridium plans and expensive activation and early termination fees with Sat phones.
Already applied..picked up 2 cobra walkies with farthest range in town too 👍 water resistant and usb charging , still looking for some holsters ...the clip is really sus 😂🤷
Hey Clay, you mentioned the Greenland trip, for the life of me I cannot find anything beyond trailers about that. Specifically it looks to be a film titled Wulff Land. Where can I find that if it's out there, otherwise, when can it be expected?
Since you are a for profit business with youtube as a source of income, and sponsored gear I wonder how you can use ham radio for business? And are all the folks operating the ham radio gear licensed to use it correctly. Its great using 2 meter fm vehicle high power gear .. and 440 / 70 cm gear. But the idea is to use the least amount of power as possible to accomplish your communication.
It should not be concealed here that only CB handheld radios present a range problem. Longer wavelengths require longer antennas. Logical. But, and this is a general rule: the longer the wavelength, the longer the theoretical range. And by the way: power is not so decisive here. Unless we are talking about 100 or more watts. Because: to double the range, you need four times the power. No matter which wavelength.
the iridium Go is a nice piece however I cant see the cost for myself ($650-700 + a $60-150/mo contract..).... the inreach mini has served me well, and allows comms when I am out of cell range at $15/mo with only a $350 pricetag (when I bought it)... starlink may bring about better comms in less traveled areas in the next 5-10 years. but may ruin the entire point of overlanding (for most of us anyways)... to disconnect from society and see the natural/less touched world, and gain experiences...
§97.113 Prohibited transmissions (a) No amateur station shall transmit (2) Communications for hire or for material compensation, direct or indirect, paid or promised, except as otherwise provided in these rules; (3) Communications in which the station licensee or control operator has a pecuniary interest, including communications on behalf of an employer. (5) Communications, on a regular basis, which could reasonably be furnished alternatively through other radio services.
I wish all you "no code" tech's would buy commercial rigs and keep off the ham bands if you are running a business. You know you are doing this as a business, you are PROHIBITED from using Amateur radio in ANY way regarding any type of business. It does not matter that UA-cam is paying you for your videos, you use Amateur radio as part of this business, you are violating the laws. Get off ham radio, this is nt what it is intended for!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for joining us! This is a huge topic so this is the 'tip of the iceberg' for now, lol. Check out our description for additional blog posts and the ham study website for more information! Happy Friday!
i have a question about your trucks. would you use the diesel brother tires. and also i have another question. where is the jeep haven't seen that in a while? and are you guys planning on getting to get another rig?
I have been a HAM for 10+ years and find it funny how all the new tech in the world never seems to outlast good old tech like HAM radio.
So true!
Radio is so important on multi-vehicle trips. I keep FRS/GMRS handhelds, and run HAM and GMRS mobile units. I've often handed out radios for the day or for the trip. KT4RJN / WRAB706
I picked up a pair of Motorola FRS and they work great for the distance we need. GMRS or Ham will be our next step.
We need more of Clay & gang from Expedition Overland!
I love the Garmin InReach! Last year I went out scouting for camping spots near a reservoir the night before the rest of my group came up. The spots we originally planned to occupy were taken and I was able to use the Iridium satellite system (because there was NO cell service there in the mountains) and I was able to coordinate with my group via text and send them coordinates of the camp site I picked.
I definitely am going to look into the Iridium Go system though so I could actually make voice calls if I need to. Often with the Garmin InReach, satellite texting is very slow which can make communication a bit difficult or even frustrating.
Thanks for telling us about new communications systems so we can all stay well connected and safe!
Awesome! Yes, we have had the same experience with communicating coordinates to family, etc. Thanks for watching!
KANJ5964 from the old days of CB radio when you had to get a license for them. As a paramedic I definitely understand what you are talking about with coms and the need for good coms.
Great info. Multiple forms of communication is key.
Iridium Go seems pretty cool. Ultimately, SpaceX StarLink is going to revolutionize mobile communications.
Great info thanx!!
Very informative video. Thank you so much! I love the way you explain things.
Fantastic insight. Thanks so much for sharing.
You bet! Hope it helps!
Thanks for your great content !
Glad you enjoy it!
Notification squad rolling in 🤙 Great video around comms...loving the shop talk series! -Josh
Thank you!
Awesome vid! You mentioned you ran a 'robust version of the GMRS handhelds when you went into alaska that race teams use' that you didn't have handy. What were you referring to? I'm interested as I am looking to set up comms between 3 race trucks and a support crew. Thanks!
2 meter out put based on the radio. My Yeasu is 65w and my next radio will be 80w.
But yes. Nothing beats the amateur radio. Even better, you can build your own repeater on your vehicle.
Longer distance? 10,20,40 or 80 meter.
This weekend, I made 40+ miles in open hilly areas. I actually talked to an airplane at 36k ft. 150 miles away. He was on a 5w handheld.
Some of the FMRS Radios also have GMRS frequencies built into them. You need a FCC license to use GMRS frequencies as well as Ham Frequencies.
If you mentioned needing a license for GMRS my apologies.
Ham radio also has ARPS which would be good for Overlanding comm's.
You could also use the Digital Voice communications, DMR, DStar, Fusion, P25.
Ham radio really does open up a world of communication possibilities.
N4BSH/WRBT512
Great video Clay, when can we watch the greenland video?
I was expecting you to say you now had Satellite PTT like the Icom IC-SAT 100. That may be good for you. It's probably quite expensive to run.
Nice vid!! I am probably at the gmrs stage now, though I will be investing in an inReach
Awesome!
Loving your videos. It's a family show for us now 🙂👍. Curious what you think is the ideal tire size for overlanding a Jeep Gladiator. We will be off road much of the time but also have long on road journeys in-between. Similar to what you, EFRT, and TSTN does. Thanks for the great entertainment.
Thank you! We ran 35” tires on ours and they were a great size!
Handheld Ham radio goes up to 8 watts which can have a range of 50 miles using the right antenna.
From a mountain or to a really tall repeater. Don't believe everything written on those bubble packs.
@@davidashley2719 It was someone who actually did it. Most likely with perfect cobditions.
Good comms wins battles definitely worth the investment
Great little vid Clay. I'll be sharing this among numerous off-road groups who are constantly bickering over comms preferences. Have you used ( or considered) the Zoleo? It was recently pitched to me but I haven't looked into it and how it compares to the Garmin InReach or Iridium Go yet. Interested in your thoughts there. Lastly, it will be interesting to follow your Baja adventure. Our crew is down there a couple of times a year for shoots and I try to join as often as I can. I love it down there!
Awesome, thank you! We haven't used the Zoleo but we will look into it!
i like your trucks and builds. what is your fav build you have made so far. mine is the gladiator or the Tacoma. i would have to say you guys do a great job with your trucks and you do a good job with high quality videos when you do overloading vids.
Thank you very much! We all have different favorites but mine would be either the X3 Tacoma, Odin the Gladiator, and/or Samon the 200 series. So hard to choose!
Thank you for sharing your experiences. What resource did you use to prepare for sitting or the license exam?
There are several new apps out there that are really good.
A very helpful video Clay, thank you. Any thoughts on rugged radios?
@expeditionoverland Does the iridium go still require a subscription plan like the inreach or spot devices? And can everyone in the convoy use 1 iridium go unit or does everyone need their own?
I got a vhf radio lying around , would that be any useful in case of emergencies, and trying to get a hold of someone ?
How do you manage communication of pending weather threats when traveling? Especially when you travel internationally.
We constantly check the weather on the in-reach devices, many of them will alert you, and do our research before we leave. We are constantly keeping an eye on clouds and weather systems as well.
I have all these except the Iridium go..You need to go over this device in more detail, I am definitely getting this one. Tired of the expensive Iridium plans and expensive activation and early termination fees with Sat phones.
Wait y’all going to Baja !?
Bahahahahaha!
I'm dumping my CB and getting going full GMRS (already have the license). CB Cobra 75 keeps pooping out
Already applied..picked up 2 cobra walkies with farthest range in town too 👍 water resistant and usb charging , still looking for some holsters ...the clip is really sus 😂🤷
Idk if you all have hear about the "guardian angel elite" lights but they are amazing too should look into those easy way to keep track of the kids
Are there any good cheaper options for overlanding with friends? I'm thinking around 100$. If there are that's great to know!
Also, Starlink is here
So true! We are trying it out now in Montana. It's not very reliable yet but we know its only a matter of time...
Should have mentioned pricing for these different services. Now I just have more research to do.
KB9JWO here......
Hey Clay, you mentioned the Greenland trip, for the life of me I cannot find anything beyond trailers about that. Specifically it looks to be a film titled Wulff Land. Where can I find that if it's out there, otherwise, when can it be expected?
Great question! This movie is not owned by me so it's looking for a home right now so everyone can see it. Hopefully soon!
@@ExpeditionOverland Thanks for the reply, I wondered if that was the case. Please let us know when it gets out there. Love your work, keep it up!
Since you are a for profit business with youtube as a source of income, and sponsored gear I wonder how you can use ham radio for business? And are all the folks operating the ham radio gear licensed to use it correctly. Its great using 2 meter fm vehicle high power gear .. and 440 / 70 cm gear. But the idea is to use the least amount of power as possible to accomplish your communication.
Well howdy
Hey there! Thanks for joining!
@@ExpeditionOverland You’re welcome. We’ve been channel and Amazon series supporters for a long time. Keep up the great work. 🇺🇸
Isn't Baha in Mexico. I'm from BC and I know I can operate in the USA but not Mexico
It should not be concealed here that only CB handheld radios present a range problem. Longer wavelengths require longer antennas. Logical. But, and this is a general rule: the longer the wavelength, the longer the theoretical range.
And by the way: power is not so decisive here. Unless we are talking about 100 or more watts. Because: to double the range, you need four times the power. No matter which wavelength.
what happened to the jeep
Sold it a few weeks ago 👍🏼
the iridium Go is a nice piece however I cant see the cost for myself ($650-700 + a $60-150/mo contract..).... the inreach mini has served me well, and allows comms when I am out of cell range at $15/mo with only a $350 pricetag (when I bought it)... starlink may bring about better comms in less traveled areas in the next 5-10 years. but may ruin the entire point of overlanding (for most of us anyways)... to disconnect from society and see the natural/less touched world, and gain experiences...
§97.113 Prohibited transmissions
(a) No amateur station shall transmit
(2) Communications for hire or for material compensation, direct or indirect, paid or promised, except as otherwise provided in these rules;
(3) Communications in which the station licensee or control operator has a pecuniary interest, including communications on behalf of an employer.
(5) Communications, on a regular basis, which could reasonably be furnished alternatively through other radio services.
....APRS
I wish all you "no code" tech's would buy commercial rigs and keep off the ham bands if you are running a business. You know you are doing this as a business, you are PROHIBITED from using Amateur radio in ANY way regarding any type of business. It does not matter that UA-cam is paying you for your videos, you use Amateur radio as part of this business, you are violating the laws. Get off ham radio, this is nt what it is intended for!!!!!!!!!